Zero Motorcycles back in Australia
The American electric bike company has found a new suitor in Australia, with initial shipments of the 2014 model range to arrive in MarchZero Motorcycles is making another play on the Australian motorcycle market, with the California-made electric bikes to be distributed locally by the same team behind MV Agusta.
Zero Motorcycles Australia will offer Zero’s 2014 model line, including the Zero S, Zero DS and Zero FX ‘core’ models, as well as a new ‘R’ configuration for the Zero S which offers riders a claimed 56 per cent more torque (up to 144Nm) and 24 per cent more power (up to 67hp) – good enough to reach 100km/h in 3.3 seconds.
Zero Motorcycles has also launched a new Z-Force Power Tank accessory that allows riders to travel up to to travel up to 276km in the city or 141km on the highway. The Power Tank can be added to any 2014 Zero S or Zero DS model.
“Zero Motorcycles is leading the most exciting development in the two wheel industry, representing the next curve in technology and extreme performance delivered via a unique riding experience and low cost of ownership, coupled with social awareness,” said James Deutsher, Director of Zero Motorcycles Australia.
“Zero Motorcycles is a high performance global company with a range of products already changing the way people experience electric vehicles. Zero Motorcycles Australia is very proud of this partnership with one of the world’s most exciting technology and automotive companies, Zero Motorcycles.”
“The opportunity to work with a partner such as Cento Per Cento in a market as promising as Australia is a very exciting one for Zero Motorcycles,” said Phil Wilkinson, Director of Sales Asia Pacific for Zero Motorcycles.
“Australians have shown strong interest and continually demand for the presence of Zero Motorcycles in Australia and we feel that with the combination of Cento Per Cento together with our thrilling 2014 model lineup, Australia won’t be disappointed.”
Wilkinson was formally the Australian importer for Zero Motorcycles, but withdrew from the local market at the end of 2011.
For more information, visit www.zeromotorcycles.com/au.
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